Hawaiian monk seal in the Midway Atoll (00006876)

❮ Hawaiian monk seal swimming in the crystal-clear ocean ❯
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Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is a fascinating creature swimming in the deep blue ocean. With only about 60 individuals left in the Midway Atoll, it is critically endangered. This species of seal is a true marvel of nature, a living fossil surviving only in this remote part of the world. Learn more about their behavior, their sources of food, and the dangers that threaten their survival.

Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA

Date of Capture: 19.07.2001